He Will Recognize Y O U, Will You Recognize H I M? 3.27.17

Friends and Family :-)

In the last 14 days Sister Jackson and I had the opportunity to travel the world. ☺️Meaning, we met people from the following places:

• China                 -France
• Russia                -Cameroon
• South Korea      -Iran
• Thailand            -Germany
• Mexico               -Peru
• Brazil                  -Turkey
• Puerto Rico        -Taiwan
• Malaysia              -Japan
• Chile                    -Ghana
• Canada

Its incredible that no matter where an individual is from, God STILL loves them with a perfect love. 

Speaking of that, Sister Jackson and I talked to a college student named Ch about a month ago on the bus who is from China and doesn't really know who God is besides "going to church with my American friend". We briefly explained the Plan of Salvation and he asked if he could keep the Plan of Salvation pamphlet. Well, he set up a time to meet with us last week and I had the opportunity to teach Ch with Sister Taylor (we were on Exchanges). It was the most sacred experience to teach and testify of the Godhead to Ch while he tried to express himself through his broken English. God really does love His children. 

Last week we were walking down the streets of Columbus when basically, we contacted this guys dog Boo. (because it was the cutest and fattest bulldog I've EVER seen). As we started to share our message with M, the dog owner, Boo ran into the bar we stood outside and M ran in chasing after Boo. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. But we did get to briefly teach the restoration to M and set up a time. He said his belief in God was a question mark right now but then said, "Maybe it takes two random girls on the side of street to guide me to an answer." We are excited and pray to help him develop a relationship with God starting this week. 

We had the opportunity to go to another baptism and C came too. Randomly Sister Jackson and I got asked to sing "How Great Thou Art" which then led us getting ask literally 30 seconds before sacrament meeting the next day to sing it as a prelude for the YSA ward. How thankful I am, not only for the talent God has given me but helping me learn to love and be confident in the talent He gave me so that I may help others to Christ through it. 

Yesterday, the tornado warning sirens were going off, the roads were flooded, the wind was blowing and all OSU missionaries were in the Van traveling home from a missionary fireside. So President had all us sisters go to one apartment and the Elders had to take cover in a local Kroger. Luckily, we were all save and the tornado did not touch ground but it was crazy.

A few weeks ago I shared that we will be better acquainted with the Savior as we get to know Him and experience things He has experienced. As I pondered this I realized that, it is important for us individually learn to recognize the Savior. The Savior knows you with a perfect knowledge. He understands your strengths and weaknesses. When you meet again, He will recognize you but I ask you: will you recognize Him? My prayer is that each day each of us will take steps to learn who the Savior is and what He did. So that when the glorious day of reunion happens, we can see the Savior, fall to His feet and proclaim with humble hearts full of gratitude: "My Redeemer, My Savior, My Brother." He lives and we need to strive daily to live for Him. I so testify in the Sacred name of Jesus the Christ, amen. Until next Wednesday, I love you all! ❤

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

Kind of 18? Lol. My awkward hand 8 works. 

General Woman's Broadcast.

H O M E away from H O M E 3.20.17

Friends and Family :-)

Basically, I loved this week. Who cares if it was Spring Break 2017...we enjoyed every minute of this week. We met some incredible people (interesting people too) and it was the fastest week I have ever experienced. 

Last week I left out some vital information that I wanted to share:

1. At Zone Conference almost two weeks ago an Amish convert shared his family's conversion story. They lost almost everything...their business, kids kicked out of school, shunned from their family, etc. It was such a powerful testimony he had. He also shared the gospel with three other families and they all joined the church. Sacrifice pays off for the gospel I learned that day.
2. When the General authorities came to speak to our mission. Elder Bennett of the seventy stated that we had the best mission President and wife (I agree). Elder Stevenson said us sisters were perfect. So that was cool. ;-)

C is doing great. He had some setbacks this week but is making steps of improvement. He went to a baptism with us on Saturday in New Albany and he came to church yesterday. He is amazing.

I love being able to serve at OSU with Sister Jackson I'm learning to REALLY love it. There is something special about this area and my companion. I'm definitely in the sweet spot of my mission ;-) (basically, Elder Stevenson shared with us that every spot is the sweet spot). The other day Sister Jackson said, "Sister Detamore, you are like the perfect balance. You are the most spiritual person I've met and the most weirdest person I've met. I love it." So if you can imagine, it's been such a great time being wrapped in the spirit but laughing 24/7. 

This week I came to realize the most important decision to make in your life is whether you will follow Christ or not. Every decision hinges off of that decision. I've come to recognize the BEST decision is to follow Christ. Following the Savior and His teachings bring a sense of lasting happiness. Never have I felt so happy in my entire life and it's because I'm learning to walk the path my Savior walked. He lives. He is true joy. He is true light. I love my H O M E away from home. It's something special serving here in Ohio. The Lord loves His people. I know that for a fact. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next Monday, thanks for everything! 

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

18 Months!

“C”

My thoughts when people walk down the street "I SEE YOU."

 

Spiritually Fed ✨ 3.13.17

Friends and Family :-)

I'm pretty sure I blinked and it was Monday again. This week, wow, it was so so good ☺️ There definitely was ups and downs but God is so good. 

(I'll apologize now, I have a lot of media to send today)

I can't begin to explain how AMAZING C is. We taught him Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. He came to church all three hours yesterday. Participated throughout. Gave a closing prayer in Sunday school. On Tuesday Caccepted to be baptized April 15th. He is truly prepared by God.

Here are some quotes from his prayers the past week: 

"I'm honored and blessed that the sisters approached me" 

"I am ready to learn" 

"I'm excited to go to church and learn more from you"

"I am grateful I was able to learn more about the Book of Mormon" 

Here are some quotes from lessons:

*after first vision...before either of us can testify*

"So, it's like his father and brother appeared to him."

*after we explain Jesus Christ understands his pains and then taught part of Great apostasy*

"So during the time people probably didn't fully know that someone had felt their pain and been there for them...do you know what they did?" 

*only been to church once*

"I could turn to pray and people in the church for support.." 

Please pray for C. He needs the strength to live the word of wisdom. 

This week Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve came to visit. He was accompanied by Elder Randall K. Bennett of the Seventy and Elder William R. Titera also of the Seventy. As we shook their hands, my eyes began to swell with tears of gratitude. These men are called of God. Sister Jackson, me, Sister Horvath, Sister Speakman, Elder Harward, Elder Mitchell, Elder Hansen, and Elder Walker had the opportunity to sing "Come Follow Me/Lord, I Would Follow Thee" medley. My heart is still full of gratitude to not only be able to share our talents with the whole mission but for an apostle of the Lord... what a unique opportunity that was. At the end of the meeting Elder Stevenson said, "I love you a blessing...as if my hands were on each of your heads..." and gave the most powerful and beautiful blessing that left us speechless. This is Gods work and this is the Saviors gospel. 

This week it is Spring Break and since Saturday campus has been pretty dead...we will see how this week goes. But yesterday, that didn't get Sister Jackson and I down....so we decided we would sing to people on the good ole' streets of Columbus. Sister Jackson recorded some so we will send some vids. We are excited to do it some more this week

Friends and family, we were seeking spiritual truth before we ever came to this earth. When we lived with God, we desired to do righteous things. We desired to know spiritual truth. You were seeking spiritual truth then, I invite you to seek spiritual truth now. There is a spirit within you dying to be fed everyday with spiritual truth. Feed your spirit. I know as you do, you will receive the faith to overcome doubt, the strength to go through trials, and the power to resist temptation. Christ is the Savior and our Master. He lives. I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next Monday, thanks for all the love and support!

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

1.OHIO

2. Buckeyes

It's Okay To Change 3.6.17

Family and Friends :-)

It's been another week with more adventures, awkward moments, rays of sunshine, and even snow. OSU is definitely a different life but a good one. We currently have 12 missionaries serving here. I have to say, I enjoy seeing them every day, multiple times a day. In other areas you rarely see other missionaries so to see 10 other missionaries a day is pretty grand. They are a huge support group and such great examples to me. 

I wanted to share an experiences from last Sunday that I forgot to share: so everyone is probably aware of Josh from Powell. If not, here is a little sniping: In Powell, I grew very close to a family. One night in February my companions and I all decided to drop off a pan at the members home that they had lended to us. Brother and Sister M weren't home but there son Josh answered the door. Josh was inactive and we didn't really know him but we got to know him while we stood there and ended up inviting him to church, Sunday came and it was the most precious experience to watch Josh walk into church with his dad. So from there we would teach Josh every Monday night and it continued while I trained Sister Birchett and even continued while Sister Jackson was trained by Sister Birchett. Well, flash forward to December 1st as Sister Alius and I were about to leave transfers, we saw Brother M walking up to the temple. With tears in his eyes Brother M, shared that Josh was still progressing and now paying his tithing. What a tender mercy to hear. BUT listen to this, Sister Jackson and I go to our first Sacrament meeting at one of the Ysas and in walks Josh! WHAT?!? It was such a tender mercy for us. It's amazing to see the change in Josh. One year ago we started to teach him and now he was sitting in the YSA. Friends and family, your testimonies, your examples make a difference. I know it. And sometimes you don't see the results until a year later. 

Yesterday, we set a goal for how many people we wanted to contact. We had one more to contact to reach our goals and as we walked down the street. There was the guy that I felt compelled to speak to. We met C and he immediately asked us questions about the church which led us walking him to the church (well, institute building where the YSAs meet) that was literally a 2 minute walk from where we were. We had the opportunity of giving him a tour and sharing the Book of Mormon with him. At the end, C said the most sincere pray and asked God to help him overcome an addiction he is facing. We are excited to teach C again tonight! 

Being the only Sister Training Leader at OSU I have the opportunity to go on Exchanges with all the sisters in my stewardship. It's such a privilege to get to know the sisters on a one-on-one basis. I had the opportunity to go on Exchanges with Sister Hicks who has been out about 1.5 weeks. We had the opportunity to teach a girl named Daisy that Sister Jackson and I met our third day here. Daisy said the prayer at the end of the lesson and it was the first prayer she has ever said. This is one reason why I love missionary work. Helping my brothers and sisters gain a relationship with their Heavenly Father through prayer. 

I have come to realize that it's okay to change. To become better and we can through Christ. But I have also come to realize that it is also okay that changing is hard. It is hard to put off the natural man. It is hard to make your weaknesses strengths. BUT it is possible through our Savior Jesus Christ. As you make the choice to change, you can receive the strength to do so. As we apply the doctrine of Christ into our lives, we CAN change even if it is hard. Jesus Christ is the Savior. The only way to find true happiness is to follow Him. I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Until next Monday, Thanks for all the love and support! 

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

1. The best restoration: restoration of the GOSPEL.

 

Doubled-In X2 ✌ 2.27.17

Friends and Family,

This is been the strangest couple days of my life haha. I feel like I was thrown back into the world and it makes me feel awkward sometimes. So, where am I? My companion, Sister Jackson, and I were doubled into OSU. That's right everyone it's my second time opening a new area. I am currently serving at Ohio State University walking the campus and streets around it every single day. COTA has become my best friend which is the busing system in Columbus and is my only means of transportation besides my feet On weekends I'll see young adults partying. We serve in two YSA wards that meet at the institute building for church. I mostly talk to people my age 24/7. I will almost never knock a door again. I hear worldly music walking down the street or in the union. It's weird. But I love boldly proclaiming that Jesus is the Christ and the Book of Mormon is true to my peers even if they don't want to hear it. 

Sister Jackson is my wonderful new companion and is actual my "grandbaby" in mission terms (meaning I Trained her trainer). We both are trying to figure out this campus life haha. She is from Alpine, Utah and has been out 9 Months. She attended BYU Hawaii studying music before she came on her mission. 

With opening a new area, we aren't really working with anyone at the moment. We did meet this really cool guy named R yesterday. So we can't contact people in the union building on campus. Well, yesterday we did a quick companion study in the union and Rick sat literally right next to us which if you have ever been to college you try to avoid sitting by random people. I'm not sure why, it just happens. Well, we just briefly said "oh you fix phones?" and that was going to be the end of the discussion but because of R and his questions about who we were we ended up teaching the whole restoration, giving him a Book of Mormon, and setting up a return appointment. So pray for R that we can begin to teach him! 

Ohio is being super bipolar. Friday it was 75 degrees...just summer weather and absolutely beautiful. Saturday was 30 degrees and snowing. Not sure how that works out? But whatever. 

This week I came to realize you get to know someone better by experiencing things they have experienced. How would I ever get to know the Savior if I never experienced things He experienced? I will be better acquainted with Christ when I experience the joy and pain He felt as He walked the earth. So maybe I don't fully understand why hardship comes and trials occur and maybe we each have times when it's not the easiest thing we have experienced. BUT We do get the opportunity to become better acquainted to our Brother and Savior Jesus Christ...and to me, that makes it all worth it. Jesus Christ is the savior of world. He experienced all things so we could turn to Him. I love my Savior. He is my Brother. I say these in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next Monday, thanks for all the love and support. I'll never be able to fully explain how much it means to me.

XOXO,

Sister Detamore  

Hi campus.

Bonus!

Hey there! We’re getting down to the final countdown of Sister Detamore returning home! Just 6 more weeks to go! Enjoy a few more pictures from her mission Facebook page.

TRANSFERRED. ✌ 2.22.17

Family and Friends,

Here we are a start to a new transfer tomorrow and guess what? I'm being transferred. Yup. Unexpected. Oh wow. Let's see what the Lord has in store. (: 

There are many emotions I'm feeling now as my best friend, Kira, is returning home today to Utah from serving her mission in Georgia. It's been a privilege to serve side by side with her (only 8 hrs apart). It'll be a joyous reunion for sure. I've learned that Heavenly Father really does give you people that have your back. 

The past 17 months have been a roller coaster of emotions. It has been the greatest experience and I wouldn't trade it for a minute. I love the opportunity to witness people feel Gods love and to see the gospel change their lives. Little do they know they are allowing the gospel to change my life too :-)

This week was a great one. ✌️ We had some great experiences. It's been sort of a blur and with my emotions out of wack right now I'll share the best I can:

First thing first, this weather! We are not sure what's going on here in Ohio. But it's been 70 degrees and we pulled out the summer shoes. It's brings such a ray of sunshine in our souls ☀️

Random fact: I'm going to be a great great grandmother in mission terms.

I trained Sister Birchett. Sister Birchett trained Sister Jackson. Sister Jackson trained Sister Speakman. Sister Speakman will be training starting tomorrow.

T, oh T. So T was a bible referral. I will never be able to perfectly describe her but I just love her. She is this black lady from North Caroline who is about 57ish. She is wonderful and came to church too! Our first meeting with her, she randomly bust into singing amazing grace after we asked her how her relationship with God has helped her as a mother. Sister Deighton and I were caught off guard.lol but we love her (: 

N and E are family. They really are. They continue to amaze me on how much they soak up the gospel. 

Steps are happening with J. Funny story we accidentally left her with the wrong scripture one night and we came back a couple days later and:

J: "I just don't get why you gave me this scripture."

*i open her Book of Mormon and read the verse* "And moreover, I say unto you that I have caused that ye should assemble yourselves together, that I might declare unto you that I can no longer be your teacher"

J: "what are you trying to tell me?"

Us *starts laughing to the point of tears* "oh Janice, we left the wrong scripture!!! That scripture sounds like we are breaking up with you"

J: "that's what I was thinking. I kept asking my husband what you girls were trying to say."

We have human mistakes too. :-)

This week I was taught how important it is to reach out to our fellow brothers and sisters. There was a member that we ate with on Sunday (PS her apartment was like heaven and we felt like we were movie stars so basically she is the closest thing to perfect. Christ like and everything) and she asked us to go with her to visit teach the recent convert she was over. We surprise the recent convert with banana bread and three smiling faces. It was exactly what she needed at that time. As this member reached out in love to the recent convert I saw right then and there why we are given callings in the church. It amazes me how Christ like she was. We each have the opportunity to reach out and be the Saviors hands while we are on this earth. I've said it before but the best way to get to know the Savior is to do as He would do. 

I love this work. I love that I can be imperfect and the Lord still uses me to fulfill his purposes. The Atonement is real. Jesus Christ lives. I love you each. Thanks for all the love and support. Until next Monday! 

XOXO,

Sister Detamore

17 months

Goodbye to my English bff.):

Columbus, OH dinner at members 

 

"Trust Your Inner Goodness and You'll Love Where It Takes You." ❤ 2.13.17

Friends and Family:

This week I learned: "Trust your inner goodness and you'll love where it takes you. " As I have followed what my heart and soul tells me, I've come to L O V E where it is taking me. It's taking me to my Savior, Jesus Christ. Tomorrow is all about love and I can't wait to spread the Pure Love of Christ to E V E R Y O N E. I think that is one of my favorite parts about being a representative of the Savior; helping others to feel His love. Spend a few minutes between all the roses, chocolates, and dates to spread His love tomorrow. 

Thank you to each person who sent a quick Valentine note or "like" to me. My heart was F I L L E D with love and gratitude for those who are a part of my life. 

Wow, this past week was just amazing. I love it with my whole heart. ❤️ I'm just going to dive right into it. (Ps; thank you to those who pray for the missionaries to be guided, we really felt that this week).

As we were out working on Tuesday morning , we knocked into J. We said probably two words to her, she began to cry, shared personal stories about death in her family, and told us to come in. So we decided to teach her the Plan of Salvation. She loved it and told Heavenly Father in prayer that she knew it was true. We saw her Thursday, Friday, and Saturday too. J's heart is so open and so full of love for the Lord. We love our J.❤️ She radiates with the love of God. Her husband isn't too religious but he definitely is warming up to us. (Secretly, he loves us like we are his kids. It's so sweet haha.) I wish I could accurately express how we feel about J. Snippet from my comps email (: "She was tearing up the whole time and in the end she prayed thanking Heavenly Father for "sending these two angels my way". The whole time she was telling us of all these tragedies in her life, you could see the pain in her eyes. But at the end of her prayer, we asked how she felt. "I feel peace. I don't feel pain anymore"

Thursday as we planned for exchanges, I went to change come plans on my side when I had a distinct feeling not to move a potential to the evening. Not thinking much of it, I went out the exchange without thinking much of it. We went to the potentials and met B who is the home healthcare aid. She let us in, shared the restoration, and got a return appointment for the next Tuesday. We felt promoted Saturday to call her and see if she was going to come to church. She shared that she would think about it and let us know...but she said she read up to 1 Nephi 4...which obviously made us freak out. ☺️ About two hours later we got a text that said, "Sisters, call me when you can." We called and she shared that she was making the decision to go to church because the longer she thought, the easier it would be to back out. She didn't have any church clothes so we grabbed a bag of our skirts and went to her house Saturday evening.  We read some of 1 Nephi 4 and enjoyed the spirit together (: Sunday came and there was Breana, in her church clothes smiles and all :') She loved church! She said she felt like a member already. She also shared that she is up to 1 Nephi 9 already. We love B! ❤️

N and E are wonderful! E ended up in the hospital yesterday for his sickness that he was dealing with when Sister Alius and I first met him...so they weren't able to come to church. But we visited him to read the Book of Mormon and to sing to him since it was his Birthday! As we were there, N shared with their older sister all about how they love church and they feel like they have this huge family. Sister Deighton and I were trying to hold back the tears :') We love them. We also enjoyed dinner at their home on Wednesday! Also, N gave us cute little infinite rings!

K didn't make it to church yesterday. But she did write her baptismal date next to Alma 7:15 in her Book of Mormon lol. She is the cutest!

Jesus Christ is our Savior. True happiness comes from loving, serving, and following Him. He is our perfect example. Through His Atonement, we can find peace, happiness, joy, strength, forgiveness, and hope. I know this for myself because I'm learning to turn to Him. He is the way, the light, the truth. The Book of Mormon and Bible teach us of Him. I love Him. ❤ In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Until next Wednesday, its transfers again! #what. Love you all! Thanks for the love and support!

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

Happy L O V E Day

Weekly planned McDonald's. Lol, what a sight. #HrsSpentInMcDs

One day this week it was snow and 20 degrees.

This what we find when tracting. Hahaha. No worries the lady is a progressing investigator now (:

Exchanges

Missionary Life Is Weird. But Fun. ☺️ 2.6.17

Hello Friends and Family:

It's been a fun week with fun adventures with the one and only Sister Deighton.  I'm pretty sure this was one of the craziest weeks on my mission with the craziest experiences. Welcome to the Cliff: We had to literally RUN from boys like 5 times ‍♀️, a family we teach got in a whip cream fight in the middle of our lesson , taught two church guys who came to teach us while we were contacting a girl , two doors opened at the same time while tracting so I taught at one door and Sister Deighton taught at the other , and more. Missionary Life is weird. But fun ☺️

Had such a great lesson with N, E's sister, on Exchanges Thursday. At the beginning of the lesson she shared how she didn't feel like you needed to go to church to believe in God and at the end of the lessons she was sharing how she is sick of her on excuses and she would be at church on Sunday. E and N came to all three hours of church yesterday They are so awesome! N is soaking up the Book of Mormon. We have taught E because he has been a little MIA but he back and ready to learn more!

K has a little slip back with the word of wisdom. As we read Alma 7:15, she goes, "OH! I need to repent." We testified of repentance. Talked more about the word of wisdom and church. Kim closed with a prayer and asked Heavenly Father to forgive her and then she goes, "I feel warm inside." That's what repentance does, it brings happiness and warmth. She is still working towards March 25th for baptism. She came to church again yesterday and was thrilled to share with her fellowshippers that she has been three times now. She is wonderful (: 

We had a wonderful Zone Training Meeting Wednesday, which was such an inspired meeting the whole time! At the end Sister Deighton and I did a "Real Play" (where you really teach the missionaries...you don't role play them as investigators) on revelation through prayer with some missionaries. At the end, we invited one Elder to kneel and offer a pray, asking if the Book of Mormon was true and if Joseph Smith was a prophet. At the close, we all sat in silence for 10 seconds...then we asked the Elder how he felt, quiet and calm he goes: "I feel like I gained another witness of the Book of Mormon." It was powerful. Later in another meeting a district leader said, "I didn't expect the spirit to rush over me but it did." It was such a powerful meeting. How thankful I am to serve with some of the most amazing warriors that God has. President Daines said some things to our whole mission while we were gathered for the World Wide Devotional that perfectly describe our mission. He said:

"In a world of turmoil and selfishness, there is You and Him."

"You are awe inspiring. You are the best the world has to offer and pretty darn good at it." I love my fellow missionaries.  

We need to be on a path that leads to living in the presence of our Heavenly Father and Savior. My best friend said in his email last week, "Live the Gospel like you're seeing God tomorrow and you'll never let Him down!!" We will be prepared and will be good enough to see Him if we live the Doctrine of Christ every day. The Doctrine of Christ is the means of finding happiness and joy. Jesus Christ lives. God is good. I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next Monday, thanks for all the love and support.

XOXO,

Sister Detamore

1. OHIO

2. The family...right before the whip cream fight...

3. Welcome to the Cliff. 

"Therefore They Hushed Their Fears." 1.30.17

Hello Friends and Family,

It's been a great week! I'm not sure if I have hit the point of being too lazy to write a long email or if that's just how I've been feeling the last three weeks but either way...enjoy. (: 

Many have probably heard of the new daily schedule for missionaries...basically, we plan our days in the morning rather than night, we can get 9 hrs of sleep instead of 8, we have 1.5 hrs to get ready in the morning, our p-days start at 8 am, we do companion study sometime during the day before 5 pm, and basically yeah, it's been nice. Sister Deighton and I feel like we have more sleep and we definitely get to use our agency to schedule our day more...which will be a great tool for returning home! 

World Wide Broadcast was wonderful! Loved it, spirit filled and got lots of notes!

Spent a whole night throwing up and was in alllllll day Thursday. That was not fun. 

K has been living the word of wisdom the last three days and she came to church yesterday (: During the 5th Sunday lesson, we discussed starting a family mission plan with the sections on personal development, family development, ward development, and community development. It was so sweet to look over at K and see her writing down goals for personal and family development. One goal was by the end of February she wants her whole family at church with her. So sweet.

N and E are well. Slow progressing. Sometimes it's hard to meet with them but we keep it going! 

The past week I've thought a lot about fear. Each of us have our own fears and often those fears hold us back from reaching our full potential. Maybe questions we have bring fear, fear of sharing the gospel, fear of the future, etc. As I read Mosiah 23:27-28, I gained the answer I needed to a question that has brought me fear for the last few months. Alma and the people are in the land of Helman when the sight of the Lamanites frightened them. Verse 27 says: "But Alma went forth and stood among them, and exhorted them that they should not be frightened, but that they should remember the Lord their God." Verse 28: "Therefore they hushed their fears." Alma did not hush the fears of the people but turned them to the right source that would hush their fears. Elder David A. Bednar said "And knowledge of the Savior’s protecting watch care enabled the people to hush their own fears." I came to realize as I read that verse, that we can TOO can hush our own fears as we turn to the Savior. It is because of Jesus Christ that we can hush our fears. Faith and fear cannot coexist. As we each strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ, we will be able to hush our own fears.

I know that Jesus Christ lives. I love my Brother. It is because of Him that I have been able to hush my fears. I promise each of you can experience that as well. I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is what brings lasting happiness. It makes me happy (: it can make you happy too! Until next week, thanks for all the love and support! 

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

1. OCM ❤

2. Sister Carter #WestPoint,UtahPrideInTheGreatOCM 

Enjoy the pics of us with Hilliard sisters. These sisters are GREAT (:

 

We Love Thee, Lord; Our Hearts Are Full 1.23.17

Family and Friends,

It's been such a great week. I'm sorry, but everything is such a blur and I can't remember anything that happened at the moment...plus, for some reason, I feel a sense of laziness. Sorry for the lack of email. 

B and I came to church yesterday which was wonderful! They are awesome. We had a great lesson last Monday on the restoration! 

We had Zone Conference this week. Have I told you all how much I love President and Sister Daines? Seriously, they are amazing. A had the opportunity to share his conversion story at Zone Conference and then he stayed to watch Sister Deighton and I give a training and also watch some good ole' role plays. It was very insightful and I just love the gospel. 

A passed the sacrament yesterday for the first time and there was such a spirit about it. It is wonderful watching a new convert participate in these gospel milestones.

I have come to love the song "As Now We Take The Sacrament" and I have really pondered the words lately. Our Savior Jesus Christ sacrificed everything for us. It takes courage to accept His will but as we do, I've learned, that is where true joy is found. My heart is full of gratitude for what my Savior has done. He lives today. I know it. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next week, thanks for everything!

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

1. Ohio Sky and 68° Weather yesterday

I Didn't Go To England, England Came To Me 1.16.17

Friends and Family,

It's definitely been an adventure the last few days. I wanted to serve in England so bad and I've always wanted to visit. Well, I didn't go to England but Heavenly Father sent England to me! So my new companion is Sister Deighton (It is pronounced Dayton) She is from Essex, England and I could cry because I love it so much!!! She did a year of school at BYU. She served three months in the London South mission waiting for a visa and then served three months on OSU with Sister Birchett (my baby)!! So she has been out almost 7 months. She is wonderful. (: It's been 5 days and an English accent slips out of my mouth sometimes without me realizing. I'm so excited for this transfer. Sister Deighton is brilliant!

Phrases I've learned from my companion:

Pouring Rain: chucking it down 

Garbage: rubbish

Overalls: dungarees

Oranges: satsumas 

I think: I "reckon" 

The past 16 months of my life have been filled with experiences and miracles I will never forget. It has been a honor to serve my Heavenly Father and Savior. I'm excited to see what the next few months hold! 

We have seen so many miracles this week! I absolutely love the tender mercies Heavenly Father provides for us. There are many people who are excited to learn about the gospel and willing to act about the message. Many people open to working towards baptism so we pray to see them all enter the waters on their dates they have set!

We went to the temple with A last Wednesday night and it was such a grand time! It is so sacred going to the temple with converts for the first time! 

K came to church for all three hours yesterday! That right there brought joy to my heart!! 

E received a priesthood blessing this week and it has strengthened him so much. He is soaking in the gospel and loving every minute of it! He is such a great example of how the gospel brings joy!

I love the change that comes for the gospel. We CAN change and it comes as we apply gospel principles. I know that gospel has been restored through the prophet Joseph Smith. The Book of Mormon is the word of God. I love it. ❤ I love this gospel. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next week, thanks for all the love and support! 

XOXO,

Sister Detamore 

1. 16 months!!

Sister Deighton

"Here am I, send me." 1.11.17

 

Family and Friends, 

Wow, this past week and a half has been filled with SO many miracles. I apologize for the length of this email but there is so much to share. My heart is full. I am thankful for the tender mercies that my Father in Heaven gives me.

Suitcases and all, Sister Alius is headed back to Utah. I'll be honest, it is not the easiest sending her home because she has become a dear friend. I can't count on my fingers how many fun times we have had because there are too many. For now, it is "See You Soon." (: (trying to keep it positive). I'll receive a new companion tomorrow morning! 

AJs baptism was incredible! There was over 50 people there and the spirit was so strong. He had tons of support from friends and family. We took AJs family and friends on a small chapel tour after the baptism. It was so cool! We also had lots of investigators there. We had K, K, their three little kids, and E...then other missionaries brought investigators. Aj was confirmed Sunday ,received the priesthood, and his temple recommend. It has been an honor to teach him and we can't wait to watch him do baptisms for the dead! We will be going to the temple with him tonight!

K and K are making steps of progress.  They came to the baptism and some members took them on a chapel tour after the baptism.  They didn't come to church again.... We will keep trying, keep praying for ideas. 

Eis so awesome! We met him New Year's Eve and he has kept every commitment sense. He has such a sincere desire to change his life around. He asked God to forgive him in his prayer the other night and we haven't taught him repentance yet...it was amazing! 

One night President Daines called us and shared that the temple President had a referral for us. The temple President shared that a young man walked into the temple seeking for answers. It was such a wonderful experience meeting T. We feel privileged to be able to share the restored gospel with him and to help him come unto Christ. When we knocked on his door, N opened the door. N is an investigator that I taught 9 months ago in Powell. My companion and I lost contact of her then I was transferred. Throughout the last 6 months I've always wonder how Noelle was doing and if missionaries ever got in contact with her. Noelle started to date Tyler 2 months after I was transferred and moved here. Tyler shared how he felt drawn to the temple and we had the opportunity to help him recognize the light of Christ within himself that Heavenly Father used to guide him to the temple. We gave him a Book of Mormon and shared our witnesses of it. Suddenly, Noelle goes, "I have my copy in my apartment."  As we testified to T and N, I realized right then how much Heavenly Father loves His children, cares for His children, and knows His children. I now realize, truly, how involved the Lord is in this work. N and T were divinely place. This is the Lord work and we are His instruments. I'm humbled that I was privileged to be able to have this experience. This will be a miracle that will last a lifetime and into the eternities. It has become a part of my testimony and my conversion to the Savior. The Savior lives and He knows each of us so well. He knows N and T. 

Let me tell you about B. We went to a Referrals house and they weren't really interested so as we left we saw a man on the street. We started to talk to him and he seemed drunk but we got his info and said we would come by and share more with him another day. He started to walk towards where our car was and we didn't want to awkwardly follow him so we went down the opposite way on the street. We saw a house and we decided to knock this random lit house in the cold at 8:30 pm on Saturday. We met B. He asked us, "Do you two girls know where you are at? This is the West Side. It's sketchy here. It's the hood. And it's cold. Why are you in the cold?" We told him we knew God was protecting us and we shared why we were there. The Book of Mormon. The gospel of Jesus Christ inside it. We invited him to church and he said, "tomorrow at 9 AM? I mean I guess." His little 12 yr old from behind the door goes, "YES!" And B goes, "I guess we will be there." We got Contact info and said a prayer. As we walked away, B whispers to his son, "That was awesome." He came to church with his 12 yr old Isaiah and LOVED IT. He was the last one to bear his testimony in fast and testimony meeting. HIS FIRST TIME AT CHURCH. We hadn't even taught him the restoration. He shared his past and how they were homeless 5 months ago but God got them through it. He then thanked God for sending us. He said, "They told my 'no worries, God's got us'. And I wanted that confidence. I'm thankful for people them that go out and find us that aren't out searching." They went to all three hours and absolutely loved it. We are so excited to teach these two! Keep them in your prayers please. (Below is the video of him bearing his testimony at church) 

Yesterday as we did daily contact at McDonalds, a man walked out of the bathroom, sat down at a table, put his head down, and started to bawl. We felt compelled to talk to him. This mans name was J. His house burnt down in London, OH Saturday and his 7 yr old was killed in the fire. They (him, his wife  and third yr old) lost everything in the fire besides what was on their backs. As we sat and talked to him, my heart and soul were filled with the anguish and pain he felt. I couldn't hold back the tears as I spoke to this man and testified of our Savior. I had never felt in my entire life someone else's pain like that until that moment. We gave him a card and his little family went there way searching for shelter. I sat there paralyzed with pain. At that moment, I came to realize the importance of my calling. That I was set to represent the Savior and stand in place of Him. 

In the Grand Council in Heaven, Jesus Christ stepped forward and said "Here am I, send me." He did that for me, He did that for you, He did that for us. He did that because He knew the weaknesses, the challenges, the struggles, the low times, the sin that would come as we walk this mortal journey. He did that so returning to Heavenly Fathers presence was possible. That response made CHANGE possible. Now we are given the opportunity to follow the Saviors example. To speak the words, "Here am I, send me." The Lord has asked for someone to reach out to others, to share the gospel, to minister to the one. You and I too, like the Savior, can say "Here am I, send me." As we say, "Here am I, send me.", we will be honoring our covenants we made with our Father in Heaven. As we say these words, we will not only be following the Savior but getting to know the Savior. The greatest way to get to know the Savior is to do as He does, say as He says, love as He loves, sacrifice as He sacrifices, serve as He serves. I'm grateful that as I put on my black name tag I can say, "Here am I, send me." This is the Lords work. Each of us have a part in it. May we each reach out our arms and open our mouths to say, "Here am I, send me." In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next Monday, thanks for all the love and support!

XOXO,

Sister Detamore

Columbus Zone

Matchy matchy

AJs Baptism!!

Sister Bradbury (ward missionary)

ERIC

 

 

It's Always A Good Time Being A Sister Missionary With These Sisters

Love Her

Awkward model pic in the hood aka Hilltop 

Columbus

2K17 1.2.17

Hello Friends and Family:

Happy New Year..#2017. I really can't believe it's 2017. I can't believe I just spent all of 2016 in Ohio. Woah, that's crazy awesome. I'm so thankful I got a whole year in Ohio. (: I learned so much in the past year and I'm thankful for what my Heavenly Father taught me. I have really come to love New Years. To reflect on the previous year and look toward the future. I pray that each of us have set goals on how to bring the Savior more into our lives this coming year. 2017 will be a good year! 

Some missionaries asked Sister Alius and I to sing at their investigators baptism on Saturday. It was such a tender experience. There is such a special spirit at convert baptisms; I love it! It's such a privilege being able to help others come unto Christ and be baptized. I love my calling! 

We saw so many miracles this week! I'm thankful for all the my Father in Heaven has given us this past week. Also, quick tender mercy he sent me: MALLORY THOMAS! I was in Miss West Point royalty with Mal and did theatre/choir with her siblings. I even spent some time at her home hanging out with her siblings. Her sister who lives in the Marble Cliff ward had her baby so Mal and her dad were visiting. I can't begin to tell you what a tender mercy that was for me! 

I had the opportunity to go on two exchanges this week! One with my old companion, Sister Scott. She is such incredible missionary! And the second With Sister Empey who is in her second transfer of training. I learned so much from these sisters! I love exchanges! 

A is just incredible. He went to the baptism with us on Saturday. His baptism is this Saturday!! We are so excited for him and he is so excited. Last night in his lesson he goes, "Sisters, just know after my baptism I'm open to go to lessons with you. It'd be an honor." So we will be taking him on that offer. Like right after he becomes a member of the church.

Smoved back to London, OH so we won't be teaching her anymore. In fact, we never met her hah. She still is going to get baptized!

K and K are really making steps of progression. It is so wonderful to see the changes they are making. We have had some wonderful experiences with them this week and are very excited to help them continue to progress.

Crazy story: so on Christmas Eve we gave a card to this guy through the drive-thru window of Wendy's (pause: can we take a minute to talk about How much I LOVE Wendy's?❤). Well later that night a less active took us there for dinner and randomly that guy, D, came up to us and asked for another card...and explained he was looking for a church. He went back to work and after that we never talked to him again.  We were pretty bummed. Well Monday came and some things changed in our schedule so we stopped in Wendy's to use the wifi. There was D..in the back and he goes, "OH HEY SISTERS!" haha. Well, when he got off work, he came up to us, sat down, and started to ask us tons of questions. So we taught him the restoration right there. We set up a time to give him a chapel tour and he declined on getting a Book of Mormon until the tour. He leaves to go home, walks into the store 5 minutes later and said, "you know what, give me one of those books. What's hard about reading?" Ahah (oh little Davonne was rebuked by the spirit). It all started with sharing a card with him through the Wendy's drive-thru. How important it is to have the confidence and courage to share the gospel to our brothers and sisters! 

Saturday, Sister Alius and I were out working. As we walked towards our car to go to our next destination, we saw two guys walking down the street. They seemed a little sketchy especially in the area we were in but thankfully the spirit comforted us and we past our car and went straight towards the two guys. We met Eric. He shared how he was suppose to get heart surgery but the night before the surgery he was healed and he knew it was a miracle from God. He had gotten into some really bad things in his life and he knew this was a second chance to live from God. He wanted so badly to turn his life around. We shared how baptized was the greatest way to start a new chapter. We extended baptism for March 25th and he accepted! We helped him say an audible prayer on the side of the street and set up a return appointment. We went last night to teach Eric and it was wonderful! He had read all of the restoration pamphlet and just loved it. As we taught prophets Eric was like, "oh yeah, like Joseph Smith!" Ah, he is wonderful! He is so excited to read the Book of Mormon. I gained an even deeper testimony of talking to everyone, sharing the gospel with everyone! I'm also grateful for the spirit. It gave me the confidence and courage to speak to this man...who turned out to be one of the most humble people I have ever met!

I have really falling in love with the youth theme this year, "Ask." I think it's absolutely incredible that when we have a question, we can ASK God. God is our father and He has given us open communication with Him. Prayer is our connection with God. I've come to learn the importance of ASKING and then ACTING. I know that God is loving and is willing to answer our prayers. He loves me. He loves you. He loves us. I know that God sent His son Jesus Christ to atone for each of us. I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Until next Wednesday...can't believe it's transfers again...thanks for all the love and support!

XOXO,

Sister Detamore

ONE WHOLE YEAR SPENT IN OHIO. I LOVE THE OCM. ❤

MALLORY THOMAS.

Sister Scott! ❤

Happy New Years